https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-disorderly-yen-could-ultimately-raise-us-ratesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-disorderly-yen-could-ultimately-raise-us-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-disorderly-yen-could-ultimately-raise-us-rates#u54245Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:15:08 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that disorderly moves in the yen risk destabilizing global markets by triggering forced unwinds of positions. He states these market disruptions could ultimately raise borrowing costs for American businesses and households. This warning follows a joint currency intervention with Japan in late July. Meanwhile, US 10-year Treasury yields have reached their highest levels since January 2025, driven by a global bond selloff and rising oil prices that have revived inflation fears.Why it mattersThe US recently conducted its first yen purchase in 28 years using https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-disorderly-yen-could-ultimately-raise-us-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-a-disorderly-yen-could-ultimately-raise-us-rates#u52366Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:56:19 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended a late July joint currency intervention with Japan, warning that disorderly yen markets could trigger forced unwinds and destabilize global financial markets. Bessent stated such volatility could ultimately raise borrowing costs for American families and businesses. To support the yen, Japan spent a record amount over the past month, with estimates ranging from $96.5 billion to $98.7 billion. The US intervention marked the first time in 28 years the US bought yen, utilizing the Exchange Stabilization Fund by exchanging foreign-currency assets for yen.W